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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 30, 1924
Page
13
The report outlines a secretive clubs scene and racing results at the Australian Jockey Club Steeplechase meeting. It mentions times, earnings, and participants with scattered names and figures, reflecting a cluttered OCR page.
Rosebery meeting reopens today in damp conditions with eleven races planned. Notable runners include Blue Elame, Lucky Boy, Prince Sonny and Be fashionable in novice and multiple handicap divisions, as well as the Rosebery Handicap feature. Gallant odds and uncertain form set the tone for the card as Liddell gears up for the Eyes.
A garbled wire of pony racing gossip references the Viera Pack Challenge, Hawkesbury meet expectations, and jockeys like J. Pherwon and A. Stantoc. Names such as Soames A ie Agrmer, W. Lewie, T.J. Gadny, and Noble Chorua appear with uncertain roles amid a flood of race mentions and venue hints across New Zealand and Australia.
A garbled OCR race log lists numerous horses, names, and times across a crowded track card. It notes Camjealicy, Paulaphoyen, Prince Muay, and many others with furlong marks and times, mentioning venues like Randwick and Be a Be? The text records efforts, placements, and pace notes, with scattered references to trainers, jockeys, and race conditions in a dense, period-voice style.
The annual yearling sale drew buyers led by William Angus and Son and Percy Miller. High prices centered on sharp colt and filly offerings from Deruy and Top horses, with notable bidders including Mr. Miller and C. T. Godby. Several pedigreed mares and colts commanded strong bids, signaling strong demand and overall strong market momentum.
A bustling crowd attended the opening sale at Chisholm's where a wide range of livestock and farm stock crossed the block. Notable individuals included J. B. and C. Bnen from Lavefield and Rossendale's Australian progeny, with bidding fierce on horses, like the Quatnocks and Arrowfield entries, as buyers sought value and speed in the young stock.
William Inglis and Son Ltd place a public notice regarding Arledhones and related matter on 28 December in an Avonshire district. The brief notice lists addresses and references to consignments and receivership placeholders.
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